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my daily dose of happinessFri, 28 Apr 2017 18:29:01 +0000enhourly1http://wordpress.com/https://secure.gravatar.com/blavatar/8a6d253b8ff43abb96647aedad54b415?s=96&d=https%3A%2F%2Fs2.wp.com%2Fi%2Fbuttonw-com.pngwritingismyhappyplacehttps://writingismyhappyplace.wordpress.com
Krave Clear Queen Gentle Makeup Remover | First Step to Clearer Skinhttps://writingismyhappyplace.wordpress.com/2015/09/09/krave-clear-queen-gentle-makeup-remover-first-step-to-clearer-skin/
https://writingismyhappyplace.wordpress.com/2015/09/09/krave-clear-queen-gentle-makeup-remover-first-step-to-clearer-skin/#respondWed, 09 Sep 2015 10:26:57 +0000http://writingismyhappyplace.wordpress.com/?p=4359]]>If you have been reading my blog way back, you would have come across this proud Philippine brand, Krave Minerale Cosmeceuticals. My uber sensitive, oily acneic face did not go haywire with any product I used with them. I have been loving their new products lately so now I am raving about one of their newest products – the makeup remover named CLEAR QUEEN.

Product Description

CLEAR QUEEN gentle makeup remover 100% Naturally produced

with Grapeseed, Golden Jojoba and Lemon extract to gently cleanse the skin without clogging the pores.

P250 / 100ml nt wt.

Clear Queen contains an all-natural formula that will take off even the most stubborn waterproof eyeliner and mascara and leave your skin supremely clean and soft. Perfected with an aromatic fragrance derived from essential oils and not synthetic perfumes.

HOW TO USE:to remove makeup, use a cotton ball. Wash face with soap and water after.

At first glance, you can see that it is in green bottle, with green cap which closes tightly as to prevent spillage. The bottle is just the right size to throw in my gym bag whenever I go there and I have makeup on.

In the bottle it says “It’s hard to remove face and eye makeupafter a long day of wearing them. Be sure you remove it up to 99% without clogging your pores. This product is made of essential oils that is perfect for sensitive skin. It has anti-bacterial property and can remove makeup to 99%. Don’t forget to wash your face with facial wash or soap after. Clear skin is next to healthy skin. Ingredients : Castor oil, Grape seed extract, Extra virgin olive oil Golden Jojoba Oil and lemon essential oil.”

The first thing you will notice upon opening the bottle cap is the smell! The scent of this is so inviting and yummy! It smells like sweet bubblegum! Even my daughter loves how it smells like! I use this only when I don’t have any migraine attacks because any scent worsens how I feel when I have migraine.

You can see that it is fairly priced for only Php250 per 100 ml bottle. I am pretty sure that this will last me a month or two since I only need a few drops for my whole face.

What I do is pour two to three drops of Clear Queen on the palm of my hand and apply it directly on my face. I let it sit there for 5 minutes before I wipe it away with cotton. With just a few swipes, all the makeup I have had for the day is wiped away. No need for tugging the skin since this can be wiped away easily. Sometimes I don’t wash my face anymore because I let all the goodness of the oil absorb in my skin! Teehee!

It leaves my skin feeling clean and soft. It never dries out my skin and it prepares it for my skin care regimen. I am not worried at all about using this on my face since this is 100% naturally produced. What’s best is it does not give me any breakouts at all!

I love this product and even though I have been loyal to micellar water, I cannot let this pass! I use this alternately with my Bioderma makeup remover, depending on my mood.

If you want to check out the new products of Krave, just click here. You can also message me for orders, because I am thinking of renewing my dealership with Krave since there are a lot of products to try out!!!

]]>https://writingismyhappyplace.wordpress.com/2015/09/09/krave-clear-queen-gentle-makeup-remover-first-step-to-clearer-skin/feed/0Krave Clear Queenshengmarasiganwpid-img_2015-09-09_16.27.07.jpgKrave Clear QueenKrave Clear QueenJust a Life Updatehttps://writingismyhappyplace.wordpress.com/2015/08/19/just-a-life-update/
https://writingismyhappyplace.wordpress.com/2015/08/19/just-a-life-update/#respondWed, 19 Aug 2015 03:58:26 +0000http://writingismyhappyplace.wordpress.com/?p=4350]]>I have been on a hiatus for more than a month because a lot of things have been happening to my life. There were changes that I needed to adapt to, because that is how life is. Life will keep throwing things at you, to help you grow and to direct you where you should be heading. It’s more like I keep maturing every single time because I always learn something new with life. I prayed a lot for a sign for me to take up another chapter (I will be studying again — soon I hope) in my life. I took this entrance exam for a university and I am praying I can finish that again.

Anyway, one of those that was added to my to-do list is working out. I started going to the gym with my husband and brothers last July 19. On top of house chores, familial responsibilities and work, an added extracurricular activity was added. I had to pitch this in my schedule. I also had to manage my days of service in masses so as to fix my schedule. Plus, I am also writing for our parish and if you want to read about reflections and faith, head on over to www.nsollqc.com. The biggest milestone that affected me is that my daughter started her classes already! She is in big school now and everything else is fresh for all of us. Even my husband is fixing his schedule for this!

I will try my best to write about all these stuff when I finally get the hang of my mixed up schedule. I am still trying to set things straight or when I will be comfortable with my time. At this moment actually, I am making the exams for our first quarterly examination for next week. I felt that I just needed to let this out before I finish those papers.

That’s about it… Hope you’re all enjoying your life!

Cheers!

]]>https://writingismyhappyplace.wordpress.com/2015/08/19/just-a-life-update/feed/0shengmarasiganUnboxing the June BDJ Box BIODERMA Exclusivehttps://writingismyhappyplace.wordpress.com/2015/07/04/unboxing-the-june-bdj-box-bioderma-exclusive/
https://writingismyhappyplace.wordpress.com/2015/07/04/unboxing-the-june-bdj-box-bioderma-exclusive/#respondSat, 04 Jul 2015 14:58:56 +0000http://writingismyhappyplace.wordpress.com/?p=4345]]>Some might be a little disappointed with this month’s BDJ box because only one product is full size and the rest are sample sizes. But hey, Bioderma is one expensive skincare brand. I, for one, wished that somehow they included even one full size of Bioderma product, particularly the Micellar Water (even the 100 ml) so the subscribers will feel their money is more sulit.

Anyway, I am still a bit excited to try the other products from Bioderma since I am a big fan of their micellar water.

The LOT:

Sebium H20

Sensibio Eye Contour Gel

Atoderm Intensive

Atoderm Preventive

Sensibio AR

Sebium AKN

Sensibio Light

Sebium DS+

The Body Shop Lip and Cheek Stain

Sebium H20

sample size | 100ml for Php 638

Gently cleanse your skin with this ultra-mild, non-rinse micellar water cleanser and make-up remover. Created to suit the needs of those who experience skin irritation and redness, the alcohol – free formula soothes and cools as it cleanses. The cleanser removes impurities using micelles, which micro-emulsify impurities while maintaining the skin’s balance. Soak a cotton pad with the solution, and cleanse the face and eyes.

I LOVE THIS SO MUCH. I will keep this so I can bring it with me when we go out of town.

Sensibio Eye Contour Gel

sample size | 15ml for Php 1248

Restore the youthful brightness of your sensitive eye area with this gel. The lightweight hydrating gel works to decongest this most delicate area of our skin, reducing puffiness and smoothing line lines with its rigorously selective ingredients. Immediately, eye skin is soothed and protected, and becomes resistant to external attack thanks to the patented Toleridine complex.

I have been using eye creams since I was 25, not religiously though, and this is a good addition to my eye creams.

Atoderm Intensive

sample size | 200ml for Php 1418

When skin is atopc and dry, it can be extremely irritable, itchy and uncomfortable. The Intensive Soothing Emollient Care is created with Bioderma’s exclusive Skin Barrier Therapy complex, which restores the integrity of the skin barrier, prevents the penetration of allergens and enhances suppleness and comfort. Added Zinc and Betasitosterol provide intense anti-inflammatory care, and helps to stop the itch.

I might keep this when time comes I might be needing it.

Atoderm Preventive

sample size | 200ml for Php 1998

Limit the aggravation of very dry skin from birth with a delicate formula created for infants and children. It has been developed to intensively restore the integrity of the skin barrier by strengthening and protecting young skin, ensuring that the evolution from dryness to atopic dermatitis in childhood is prevented. With its quick application and ultra-comfortable texture, skin is soothed swiftly and durably.

I wanted to try Atoderm and fiinally I can!

Sensibio AR

sample size | 40ml for Php 1668

This daily hydrating cream is formulated to reduce the intensity of redness and prevent its appearance with a wealth of perfectly tolerated active ingredients. Instantly soothing upon application, it reduces the ‘overheated’ feeling experienced in skin that is prone to redness. As well as working immediately, the cream works over time to combat the formation and aggravation of diffuse redness with a long-lasting effect.

I will tote this around for emergencies!

Sebium AKN

sample size | 30ml for Php 1038

This non-comedogenic treatment cleanses the pores in depth while slowing the the overproduction of sebum. It also smoothes the skin’s texture over time, ensuring that it looks clear and more uniform. Soothing ingredients reduce irritation and diminish the appearance of redness, and hydrating agents to make sure the skin is comfortable and soft. The light texture is rapidly absorbed and makes a great makeup base.

If this does not break me out, I will definitely purchase the full size.

Sensibio Light

sample size | 40ml for Php 1548

This silky everyday moisturizer protects the complexion from external aggravators and works to build the skin’s own tolerance over time with the patented Toleridine complex. Formulated with rigorously selective active ingredients, it is an ideal step in the treatment of sensitive skin. Overtime tightness and overheating of the cutaneous barrier. In its place is a supple, comfortable and less inflamed complexion.

Might use this for travel…

Sebium DS+

sample size | 40ml for Php 1628

This is an intensely calming moisturizer with a lightweight texture. Designed for those who have sebhorrheic dermatitis, its soothing formula works to relieve high colour and smooth the skin using a dual anti-fungal and anti-inflammatory action. It uses a targeted action to boost the skin’s healing process, while the patented natural D.A.F. complex improves the skin’s tolerance threshold. It’s pleasant, non-oily gel-cream texture provides instant comfort.

I love the consistency of this –perfect for my oily-sensitive-acneic skin.

The Body Shop Lip and Cheek Stain

full size | 8ml for Php 795

This dual-purpose stain from The Body Shop gives your lips and cheeks a healthy-looking glow with one wash of color, or builds up for a richer, deeper coverage. Ised alone, it’s a sheer stain, but can also be used as a great base for lip and even cheek products for a longer lasting flush. Its moisturizing formulation helps to condition the skin with Vitamin E.

Believe it or not, this is my first tiime to get this particular cult favorite! I always pass this up since I feel it is too light for my taste to even make a stain. I guess I will find out soon…

]]>https://writingismyhappyplace.wordpress.com/2015/07/04/unboxing-the-june-bdj-box-bioderma-exclusive/feed/0shengmarasiganBDJ Box June 2015Queen Helene Mint Julep Masque | New Found Lovehttps://writingismyhappyplace.wordpress.com/2015/05/28/queen-helene-mint-julep-masque-new-found-love/
https://writingismyhappyplace.wordpress.com/2015/05/28/queen-helene-mint-julep-masque-new-found-love/#respondThu, 28 May 2015 03:14:19 +0000http://writingismyhappyplace.wordpress.com/?p=4253]]>The face masks I’ve been using are finished so I was on a hunt for a new one. I get masks from BDJ Box but I am not a fan of those masks in a sachet, where you stick the wet tissue/cloth type on your face.

I was watching a youtube video of ShebbyChic one night and I saw her use Queen Helene Mint Julep Masque as an overnight acne spot treatment for her face. When we were out one weekend, I dropped by Healthy Options in SM North Edsa and was looking for the tube with the old packaging. The SA told me Queen Helene Mint Julep Masque changed their packaging, but the amount is still basically the same. I got this for Php 395 for 8 oz of product! Steal!

Click Continue Reading to check out my new found love!

I love that it has a smooth and colorful tube type packaging. It releases just the right amount of masque I need with just a tiny squeeze. It seals nicely too since it is a twist cap and I don’t have to worry about spillage.The masque itself is green, with a toothpaste like consistency and smell (because of the mint maybe). It is thick yet easily spreads on the face. I use this twice or thrice a week, depending on my breakouts. If I have new zits (red and swollen), I use this to spot treat those nasty pimples and leave them overnight. I see that the swelling somehow did not aggravate and the redness is not that obvious anymore. For days when I don’t get acne, I use this for my whole face, leave it on for 15-30 minutes and wash it with water. I usually do the laundry while waiting for the masque to dry up/harden on my face, which takes about 15-30 minutes.

I think this will last me for 6 months since the tube is enormous. This is definitely a must try for girls who want to shake up their skincare, and with its price, you can definitely save up for it in no time!

Oh, here is a picture of me with the masque on my whole face, doing some pampering by myself. The masque is still wet here but it hardens on your skin. Sometimes traces of masque are left on my face even after washing because it really sticks to the pores/zits! Once you towel dry, your face will look and feel refreshed and energized, not to mention oil free!

This was said to be a dupe for Bobbi Brown’s Shimmer Brick. I was able to try the Bobbi Brown one (pinkish shade) during the makeup workshop I attended last Saturday and I can attest that it may pass as a dupe.

There are three shades available – Peach Glow, Rose Glow and Bronze Glow. I got Bronze Glow and even if I were going to purchase just one among the three, I will still be getting the Bronze Glow because I love its shades!

Click Continue Readingand find out why this is a kikay kit staple!

This works well as a blush, highlighter, bronzer, eyeshadow, all in one single palette! How convenient, right?

It has 7.5 grams of product for only a Php 675. This has 5 shimmer shades, a mix of silvery champagne shimmer, pink bronze shimmer, orange gold shimmer, rose shimmer, and browny taupe shimmer. I am quite horrible with describing the colors so just check it out in the photos below.

Here is a picture of the swatches I made: a) altogether and b) each one.

I alternately use one of the shimmer shades as an eyeshadow then go for a matte blush. I also want to try if I can put a smokey eye with it. I usually pair my eyeshadow to what I am going to wear. There’s also a photo in the collage showing that I used the silvery champagne shimmer alone under my brows, nose bridge, tops of my cheeks and Cupid’s bow as a highlighter. I did not blend the one under my brows just to show it.

If I am going for a glow in my cheeks, I use a matte eyeshadow and/or just eyeliner. I usually swirl my brush around the three middle colors if I want to use it as a blush/bronzer since it has a rosy gold shade.

For a semi contoured face, I use the last strip of color using an angled blush brush. I just apply it near my ears, under my cheeks (hollows of my cheekbone).

I love that this is not powdery at all. It has an almost creamy yet satiny texture. I tried using my fingers one time but it was a fail! I really need to use a brush with this. For the time of wear, it stays for 6hours on my cheeks! Not bad, right? On my unprimed eyes, it usually stays for about 2 hours. I have really oily lids so that’s reasonable. I don’t wear eyelid primer on a daily basis because I only do it on special occasions.

I like everything about this. Its a mainstay in my kikay kit ever since I got it. I feel that with this palette, I can be ready for anything! I don’t use eyeshadow daily, but if there’s an unexpected event or guest, I bring it out and apply this! When I feel under the weather, I just brush this on my cheeks and it instantly gives me a healthy glow, especially this summer! I just wish that there’s a mirror included and a small brush. Nevertheless this is still a great drugstore product! I am definitely going to check out the two other shades and I might get them as well!

Ms. Martha Sta. Barbara is the mind behind The Beauty Junkee, a blog for Pinays who wants to be more confident with themselves. She is celebrating her 6th anniversary this month and of course, being generous as she is, she is having her annual giveaway!

I love this Bobbi Brown store because it is beautifully arranged, and the products are so pretty!

We were doing some icebreakers and just chatting before the workshop started. We also took turns swatching which shade will match our skin tones.Ms. Frances gave out Leuchtturm notebooks (Php 1200) to each of us.

Bobbi Brown Manager also dropped in to say hi. Ms. Sam Sadhwani was also there! We did not know that there was a mini workshop room inside the Bobbi Brown flagship store! Ms. Tamara was the one who taught us about the basics of makeup application. The model, of course, was Ms. Frances!

Click Continue Reading if you want to look #PrettyPowerful with Bobbi Brown.

Ms. Frances arrived (so brave) bare faced. She also said I can upload this photo… You can compare this with her photo below after the makeover and see the difference!

Before putting on makeup, you have to prep your face– start with skincare first. Ms. Tamara used Bobbi Brown Extra Bright serum/toner. She said we also need to use an oil-free moisturizer before we put on makeup.

Bobbi Brown Intensive Skin Serum Foundation was applied next. It has SPF 40 so for on-the-go moms like us, this is a plus especially when we are in a hurry and don’t have time to layer on products! Next, Bobbi Brown Eye Corrector in the shade peach was applied under her eyes to cover her dark circles. Bobbi Brown Concealer Kit was applied over where the corrector was put first. Ms. Tamara said that it is used to brighten that area. The powder that came with it was used to set the concealer. It instantly made a difference on Ms. Frances’ look!

Her brows were filled in next with Bobbi Brown Perfectly Defined Long Wear Brow Pencil in Mahogany, a mid-tone ash brown shade. It is very easy to use since the pencil is already has a flat, sword-like feature. I find that sword-like type of pencils can fill in brows more naturally. It is also waterproof!

Bobbi Brown Pot Rouge in Pale Pink, a bright pastel pink shade, which works as a lip and cheek color, was applied on Ms. Frances’ lips and cheeks.

For her eyeshadow, Bobbi Brown Long Wear Cream Shadow Stick in Sand Dune, a medium beige tan, was applied all over the lids. Bobbi Brown Perfectly Defined Gel Eyeliner was used to tightline her eyes. Next step was to curl the lashes and apply Bobbi Brown Mascara. To apply more color on her cheeks, Bobbi Brown Brightening Brick in Pastel Pink was applied over the pot rouge.

To change her daytime look to night time look, Bobbi Brown Long Wear Shadow Cream in Beach Bronze, a golden brown shimmer, was applied over the cream stick. The Pot Rouge was re-applied with a lip brush to make the color more opaque.

TA-DAAAAHHH! How easy it is to change your look from day to night, right?

A loot bag was also distributed to each of us containing cute travel size samples of their cleansing oil, serum and lip gloss.

Here comes the FUN PART! We took turns playing with makeup! Since it was just lunch time, I opted for a natural look — with subtle smokey eye and neutral lip and cheek combo. Ms. Sam helped me choose what shade of Pot Rouge looked nice on me. Ms. Tamara helped me blend in my eyebrows. There were also some SA who were willing to help us apply the products properly.

Here are the products I used:

Bobbi Brown Intensive Skin Serum Foundation in Warm Sand

Bobbi Brown Eye Corrector in peach

Bobbi Brown Concealer Kit

Bobbi Brown Perfectly Defined Long Wear Brow Pencil in Mahogany

Bobbi Brown Perfectly Defined Gel Eyeliner in Brown

Bobbi Brown Long Wear Shadow Cream in Beach Bronze (not in photo)

Bobbi Brown Pot Rouge in Powder Pink

Bobbi Brown Shimmer Brick

There were also a raffle of All About Eyes book and a Bobbi Brown Long Wear Gel Eyeliner in Black! I was praying to myself, hoping that my name will be one of the two which will be picked… Guess what? Kaity was the first and I was the second!!! LUCKY!!! Thank God for that. I’ve been meaning to try the gel eyeliner for years.

I was very happy and honored to meet and get an invite from Ms. Frances A. Sales so I did not miss my chance to have a picture taken with her.

What I really love with attending events is meeting other people who have the same interests I have. We can all relate with each other, given that we are all mommies to different age groups of kids. In addition to that, we all love to write and get pretty with makeup.

with Ms. Martine de Luna of Make It Blissful and Ms. Frances A. Sales of Topaz Horizon / Mommy Topaz

I had a lot of fun and I learned a lot from Ms. Tamara! I will definitely save up for the products I used, most especially the intensive skin serum foundation and concealer!

Thank you again for the experience, Ms. Frances! I will never forget it.

]]>https://writingismyhappyplace.wordpress.com/2015/05/13/topaz-mommy-x-bobbi-brown-makeup-workshop/feed/2shengmarasiganBobbi Brown PhilippinesBobbi Brown Ph in Megamall Bobbi Brown Ph in Megamall LeuchtturmIMG_0066IMG_2584-0Eats HappyIMG_0111IMG_0149with Ms. Martine de Luna of Make It Blissful and Ms. Frances A. Sales of Topaz Horizon / Mommy Topaz Unboxing the April 2015 BDJ Box SpringIntoBeautyhttps://writingismyhappyplace.wordpress.com/2015/05/05/unboxing-the-april-2015-bdj-box-springintobeauty/
https://writingismyhappyplace.wordpress.com/2015/05/05/unboxing-the-april-2015-bdj-box-springintobeauty/#respondTue, 05 May 2015 02:07:34 +0000http://writingismyhappyplace.wordpress.com/?p=4234]]>Aahh, April… that month wherein vacation starts and all you can think of is relaxing and having fun. To add to this fun, BDJ Box sent out a #SpringIntoBeauty box which has products to help us achieve a blooming aura.

Here are the full sized products:

MyChoice Pure Herbal Soap

Tony Moly Intense Care Snail Foot Mask

Asian Secrets Lulur Whitening Facial Scrub

Asian Secrets Lulur Whitening Body Scrub

MyChoice Bubble Shower Salt 2-in-1

Mustela 2-in-1 Hair and Body Wash

Mustela Stretch Marks Double Action

Mustela Hydra Bebe Body Lotion

MyChoice Anti Acne Cream

FS Cosmetics Lash Extravagance Mascara

Revlon Highlighting Palette

MyChoice Perfum Spray

So what do you think of this box? It was an okay box for me since I only love one product here. The others are fine addition to products I might use in the future… Anyway, let’s find out more about each of these.

MyChoice Pure Herbal Soap

full size | 100g for Php 55

If you need your soap to be a natural cleanser, exfoliator or moisturizer, there is bound to be a MyChoice Pure Herbal Soap for you. Comes in 6 variants that all has special properties suited for different skin needs. Contains natural ingredients that will help your skin in repairing damage, solving wrinkles and acnes, moisturizing from deep within, refreshing naturally, protecting against damage and a whole lot more. Use all over the body day and night for better results.

I got the watermelon variant and it looks so cute! There are stars and hearts in it too, which I think will be loved by my daughter.

Tony Moly Intense Care Snail Foot Mask

full size | 18ml for Php 198

Give your feet some TLC and get the confidence to show them off with the Intense Care Snail Foot Mask. It is a special foot mask to supply full of moisture and nutrition to dry skin. It contains snail slime extract which is known for stimulating collagen formation and moisturizing properties. Its unique formula speeds up the skin renewal process allowing the outer skin to mature and peel away – painlessly – giving way to new skin. You can keep fresh feeling with it for a long time without stickiness with moist and refresh use.

I am a bit skeptical in using this but hey, there’s always a first time for everything…

Feel refreshed and revitalized this summer! Include on your shower ritual for a more relaxing and rettifying bath time. Gently exfoliate two to three times a week to wash away dead skin cells and reveal a fairer skin.

Tried this already and it was nice for me…

MyChoice Bubble Shower Salt 2-in-1

full size | 225g for Php 100

Pamper your skin with this newly improved 2-in-1 bath salt with soap that is made from natural ingredients which is perfect for all skin types. It comes with five variants leaving you options fitted for your skin needs. May it be moisturizing, rejuvenating, lightening, anti-aging and refreshing need that you are wanting to solve, make it easy solved with MyChoice Bubble Scrub Shower Salt 2-in-1. Use this as everyday soap when having your bath and have that overall skin glowing you always wanted.

These kinds of scrubs give me boils (pigsa) so I really avoid them. Probably including this to a giveaway soon.

Mustela 2-in-1 Hair and Body Wash

sample sachet | full size 200ml for Php 520

This tear-free cleanser for both hair and body is soap-free and specially formulated for the delicate skin of babies and children.

I brought this sachet in Iya’s baby kikay kit already.

Mustela Stretch Marks Double Action

sample size | 150 ml for Php 1750

This product reinforces skin’s elasticity and suppleness and stimulates cell renewal to prevent stretch marks while also moisturizing your skin.

Mustela Hydra Bebe Body Lotion

sample size | full size 300ml for Php 790

This body lotion is designed for the daily care of your baby’s skin. Containing vegetable oils and vitamins E and F.

I also put this in Iya’s emergency pack.

MyChoice Anti Acne Cream

full size | 20g for Php 100

Formulated with multi-functional anti-acne ingredients that strengthens its ability to help you be acne free. It also contains AHA and BHA that desquamate acnes gently without causing skin irritation. Daily use allows complete healing but visible result can be seen in just 3 days after application. Heads up, face the world showing off your beautiful flawless face.

It’s been a month or two of not having any acne spot treatment on my face. Hope this works in replacement for my derma acne spot gel.

FS Cosmetics Lash Extravagance Mascara

full size | 9g for Php 350

Get big, bold and flirty lashes this summer by sweeping on Lash Extravagance Mascara. The tiny bristles make application easy for both top and bottom part and gives you beautiful lashes to bat. Apply one coat to achieve a defined look. Show luscious, curled and dramatic eyes by applying two coats. Apply a third coat to give intense yet extravagant lashes. It’s perfect for a day to night affair!

Keeping this in tow since I have a lot of mascaras in rotation already.

Revlon Highlighting Palette

full size | 7.5g for Php 625

Simplify your look this month with something light and fresh! The highlighting palette gives you an all over sun kissed glow for day to night. It hascomplimentary shimmer shades which are easy to blend enhance the complexion for a radiant sun kissed look. It works well as highlighter, eyeshadow and blush giving you a multi-dimensional sculpted look all rolled in to a single useful palette.

My favorite in this month’s lineup! This has not left my kikay kit ever since.

MyChoice Perfum Spray

full size | 22ml for Php 60

Crush on this new set of fragrances fromMyChoice. Made with 15 different scents that is perfect for the kind of mood you want to project in a day or even in your night affairs. These will definitely be the kind of scents you want to speak for you. Finish off your look with a spritz of these enticing scent to be the center of attraction wherever you are! Go on, seize the day and be easily noticed with MyChoice Perfume Spray.

Not my taste in perfume so I gave it away…

Bonus Item: Tony Moly Lumious Glow Aura CC Cream sachet

It is an all-in-one product that whitens the skin, acts as a sunscreen lotion, moisturizes the face and can be used as a makeup primer.

I think this one sachet is just enough for one use. I just wish this was also full size.

Excluding the sample sachets/tube, this month’s box is worth Php 1698. Still not bad for a Php 580 subscription fee, right?

]]>https://writingismyhappyplace.wordpress.com/2015/05/05/unboxing-the-april-2015-bdj-box-springintobeauty/feed/0shengmarasiganapril2015 bdjboxIMG_0017IMG_0020Mother’s Day Special: Mommy Taghttps://writingismyhappyplace.wordpress.com/2015/05/05/mothers-day-special-mommy-tag/
https://writingismyhappyplace.wordpress.com/2015/05/05/mothers-day-special-mommy-tag/#respondTue, 05 May 2015 01:17:43 +0000http://writingismyhappyplace.wordpress.com/?p=4247]]>I read this from Ms. Char of Yellow Yum so I thought of answering it too…

1. Are you a SAHM or working mom?

I am kind of in between since I opt to have a part time job so I can still be a hands on mom while I handle the household.

2. Would you have it any other way?

Sometimes I just get burnt up with the stuff I need to do, but I would not have it any other way. My daughter has given us a sense of direction and focus, we can say that we have matured when she arrived.

3. Do you co-sleep?

Yes. I am the eldest child and my younger brothers are always in the middle when we were kids. I always wanted to stay in the middle before, and now that I am a mom (and both my daughter and hubby wants to sleep with me), I stay in between them as we co-sleep.

4. One musthave gear for a baby?

I think I have never been dependent on any kind of gear (stroller etc). When she was less than a year old, my complete and heavy diaper bag would have to be my gear. It’s filled with emergency stuff (extra towel, extra clothes, extra diapers, bottles, water, milk powder, diaper changing mat, and her baby kit) which makes it heavy to tote around.

5. How many kids do you plan on having?

Maybe 2 or 3 kids will do. We want to provide them a good education and we want them to experience not having to struggle for needs.

6. Date night? How many nights (or days) per month?

None! We never have a couple date anymore. We always bring Iya with us. I hope we can do it even once or twice a month.

7. Your child’s favorite show?

Overall, her favorite is Elmo’s World. Her favorite shows differ per age. When she was younger, it was Mickey Mouse Clubhouse. At two, Elmo’s World. When she was three, Hi-5 and Sofia the First. These are the shows that she love!!!

8. Name one thing you bought before you had your baby and you never end up using?

A bikini.

9. Your child’s fave food?

Mommy’s milk! Though just recently, she had to stop breastfeeding since my milk has stopped producing! For real food, she loves Chicken Tinola. Serve it every single day, and she would still love it!

10. How many cars does your family have?

We are only three in the family so we only have one car.

11. Weight gain before pregnancy, during and after, and now?

I used to be so skinny in college, around 100 lbs. Before pregnancy I was 112 lbs, I lost weight on the first trimester due to paglilihi causing nausea and vomiting. I gained weight around 2nd to 3rd trimester. After pregnancy I lost weight because I was exclusively breastfeeding Iya. Now that I am on pills, I gained weight again.

12. Dream vacation with your kiddos?

Disneyland or Universal Studios.

13. Dream vacation without the kiddos?

Anywhere as long as I am with my hubby… But we really love to go to Paris or Italy! In the country, we would love to see Batanes.

14. How has your life changed since your baby has been born?

Iya came unexpectedly so our lives changed at a click of a button. Hubby needed to work harder so he can provide for us. I moved out of my parents’ house after the wedding and we stayed for a year with my sister-in-law (who is very hard to get along with because of her being buraot). We moved to another house with my uncles for about 6 months then we just rented for us. We’ve been yaya-less and maid-less so there’s only the 3 of us at home.

15. Finish the sentence: “It makes my heart melt to see…”

It makes my heart melt to see my daughter hug me and tell me “I love you, Mommy!” anywhere we are. Out of all the accomplishments she has, it makes my heart melt to see her enthusiasm in learning, her respect for anyone she meets, her obedience to Papa and Mommy, and her genuine love that radiates.

16. Where do you shop for your kids?

Anywhere actually. I love Mothercare and Gingersnaps though.

17. Fave mommy make-up and skin care products?

I have to have multi-tasking products so to cut time in morning preparations. At the moment, I use Bioderma Micellar water as makeup remover, acne soap and Clindamycin toner from my derma, VMV Hypoallergenics Id Gel and Avon Anew Genics moisturizer. I love sunscreens and I use it every single day even if I am just at home. For makeup, I love MAC Brow Gelcreme in Dirty Blonde and MAC Browgel in Beguile for my brows, L’oreal concealer, Happy Skin ZZ Cream as my base, Shu Uemura lash curer, Benefit They’re Real Mascara, Benetint, Bahama Mama for bronzer, and Bobbi Brown creamy matte lipstick.

18. Huggies diaper jeans: yay or nay?

My daughter does not wear diapers anymore 4 months before her 4th birthday.

Here is a recent photo of me and my daughter.

I am tagging the other mommies out there who wants to answer this too!

]]>https://writingismyhappyplace.wordpress.com/2015/05/05/mothers-day-special-mommy-tag/feed/0shengmarasiganIMG_0004Happy Skin’s Zit Zapper Cream | My answered prayer in a tubehttps://writingismyhappyplace.wordpress.com/2015/03/31/happy-skins-zit-zapper-cream-my-answered-prayer-in-a-tube/
https://writingismyhappyplace.wordpress.com/2015/03/31/happy-skins-zit-zapper-cream-my-answered-prayer-in-a-tube/#respondTue, 31 Mar 2015 10:22:36 +0000http://writingismyhappyplace.wordpress.com/?p=4217]]>Happy Skin has this instagram contest with hashtags #HappySkinHaul and #HappySkinGiveaway to which I was not able to join because I am on a makeup ban for three months. I was struggling to move my makeup ban to start for the month of April but then again, I assured myself that there will be more contests to join in next time. Actually, I am a feeling a little bitter about it. I saw instagram photos of huge collections of Happy Skin products and I didn’t think I’ll get the chance even if I did a haul. So there, I just thought of posting a review on the first ever product I purchased from Happy Skin — The Zit Zapper Cream!

More on my favorite every day foundation when you continue reading.

The first time I read about this I felt ecstatic! Finally, my search for the perfect base has ended! A product that has great quality for a base and is suited for oily-sensitive-acne-prone skin! YES, please!

I only have good words for this product. First of all, the packaging is too cute — sophisticated, eye-catching and hygienic! I love the salmon and peach color combination. The tube is made of a squeezed type plastic tube and can be closed via a twist cap cover. I bring it with me everywhere I go but when it spilled once, I made sure that it stayed at home as to prevent any wastage. After all, this is a bit pricey for P1299/30 ml tube.

It comes in only one shade leaning over to medium to fair skinned girls. Luckily, it blended well on my skin, making me feel like I really have second skin! What I love with this is its ability to even out my skin tone and brighten it up with its semi-matte hydrating finish!

I only use my fingers for applying it on my face since it’s very easily applied and blended. A little dollop on the back of my hand is enough for my face. I just dot it on my forehead, nose, cheeks and chin then blend. I only need one layer of this to nix my face of redness. I have hyperpigmentations which I needed to still hide with concealer (on special occasions), but for everyday, I just layer a powder over this and I’m good to go. Sometimes I am in a hurry and I skip putting on sunscreen and just opt for this (since it has SPF 20). Of course I didn’t experience any breakouts with this EVER since the ingredients (yogurt and grapefruit extract) worked well on my skin. I usually get tiny bumps on my face with whatever product I use (may it be BB cream, CC cream, tinted moisturizer, foundation), but with this, nothing! It didn’t heal the hormonal zits I have though but it definitely did not add up to them. YAY!!!

Here is a picture of me using this.

Everything that I need is in this tube so I can really attest that this is one of my HG products! I definitely recommend this for those who break out from BB creams, CC creams, or foundations.